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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 494.22 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 494.22 and 284.56 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 494.22 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/494.22 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 494.22 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 140,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,635.24/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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