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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 494.76 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 494.76 and 185.36 is: 277.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 494.76 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/494.76 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 494.76 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 91,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,708.71/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.84

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