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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 495 and 308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 495 and 308.50 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 495 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/495 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 495 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 152,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,707.50/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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