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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.12, 495.36 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.12, 495.36 and 185.88 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.12 : 495.36 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.12/495.36 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.12x = 495.36 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.12x = 92,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,077.52/330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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