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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.23, 494.74 and 293.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.23, 494.74 and 293.78 is: 440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.23 : 494.74 = 293.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.23/494.74 = 293.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.23x = 494.74 × 293.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.23x = 145,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,343.25/330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.13

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