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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 495.22 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 495.22 and 156.90 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 495.22 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/495.22 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 495.22 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 77,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,700.02/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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