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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.21, 494.34 and 257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.21, 494.34 and 257.85 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.21 : 494.34 = 257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.21/494.34 = 257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.21x = 494.34 × 257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.21x = 127,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,465.57/330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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