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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 494.40 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 494.40 and 201.44 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 494.40 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/494.40 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 494.40 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 99,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,591.94/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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