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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.18, 494.89 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.18, 494.89 and 156.60 is: 234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.18 : 494.89 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.18/494.89 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.18x = 494.89 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.18x = 77,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,500.98/330.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.73

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