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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.20, 494.10 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.20, 494.10 and 301.40 is: 451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.20 : 494.10 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.20/494.10 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.20x = 494.10 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.20x = 148,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,921.74/330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.00

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