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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.37, 495.39 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.37, 495.39 and 113.88 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.37 : 495.39 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.37/495.39 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.37x = 495.39 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.37x = 56,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,415.01/330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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