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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.21, 494.84 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.21, 494.84 and 183.66 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.21 : 494.84 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.21/494.84 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.21x = 494.84 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.21x = 90,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,882.31/330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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