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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 494.94 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 494.94 and 232.72 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 494.94 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/494.94 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 494.94 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 115,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,182.44/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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