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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 494.98 and 310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 494.98 and 310.98 is: 466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 494.98 = 310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/494.98 = 310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 494.98 × 310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 153,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,928.88/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.45

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