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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.40, 495.12 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.40, 495.12 and 234.16 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.40 : 495.12 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.40/495.12 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.40x = 495.12 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.40x = 115,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,937.30/330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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