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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 456.62 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 456.62 and 191.08 is: 263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 456.62 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/456.62 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 456.62 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 87,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,250.95/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.61

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