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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.23, 494.44 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.23, 494.44 and 268.18 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.23 : 494.44 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.23/494.44 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.23x = 494.44 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.23x = 132,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,597.01/330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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