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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.30, 491.99 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.30, 491.99 and 329.22 is: 490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.30 : 491.99 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.30/491.99 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.30x = 491.99 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.30x = 161,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,971.30/330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.38

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