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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.04, 494.61 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.04, 494.61 and 156.66 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.04 : 494.61 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.04/494.61 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.04x = 494.61 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.04x = 77,485.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,485.60/330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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