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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.23, 494.90 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.23, 494.90 and 183.98 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.23 : 494.90 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.23/494.90 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.23x = 494.90 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.23x = 91,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,051.70/330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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