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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.40, 495.33 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.40, 495.33 and 232.93 is: 349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.40 : 495.33 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.40/495.33 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.40x = 495.33 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.40x = 115,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,377.22/330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.20

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