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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 494.79 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 494.79 and 156.42 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 494.79 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/494.79 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 494.79 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 77,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,395.05/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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