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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.33, 493.18 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.33, 493.18 and 295.70 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.33 : 493.18 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.33/493.18 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.33x = 493.18 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.33x = 145,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,832.48/330.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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