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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 494.48 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 494.48 and 315.08 is: 471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 494.48 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/494.48 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 494.48 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 155,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,800.76/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.98

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