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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.41, 495.40 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.41, 495.40 and 156.97 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.41 : 495.40 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.41/495.40 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.41x = 495.40 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.41x = 77,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,762.94/330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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