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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 493.80 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 493.80 and 297.70 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 493.80 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/493.80 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 493.80 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 147,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,004.26/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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