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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.26, 494.98 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.26, 494.98 and 156.55 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.26 : 494.98 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.26/494.98 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.26x = 494.98 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.26x = 77,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,487.49/330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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