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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 496.35 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 496.35 and 308.72 is: 464.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 496.35 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/496.35 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 496.35 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 153,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,233.17/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.15

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