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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.05, 494.88 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.05, 494.88 and 156.62 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.05 : 494.88 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.05/494.88 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.05x = 494.88 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.05x = 77,505.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,505.63/330.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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