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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 496.48 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 496.48 and 138.61 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 496.48 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/496.48 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 496.48 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 68,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,816.31/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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