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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 495.72 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 495.72 and 232.88 is: 349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 495.72 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/495.72 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 495.72 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 115,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,440.80/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.53

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