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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.18, 495.45 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.18, 495.45 and 287.34 is: 431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.18 : 495.45 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.18/495.45 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.18x = 495.45 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.18x = 142,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,362.60/330.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.17

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