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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 494.37 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 494.37 and 310.94 is: 465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 494.37 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/494.37 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 494.37 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 153,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,719.41/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.82

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