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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 494.70 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 494.70 and 233.50 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 494.70 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/494.70 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 494.70 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 115,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,512.45/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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