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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 494.22 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 494.22 and 271.88 is: 407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 494.22 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/494.22 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 494.22 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 134,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,368.53/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.15

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