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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 494.67 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 494.67 and 281.73 is: 422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 494.67 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/494.67 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 494.67 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 139,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,363.38/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.01

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