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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 492.68 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 492.68 and 284.52 is: 424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 492.68 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/492.68 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 492.68 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 140,175.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,175.89/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.58

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