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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 494.52 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 494.52 and 301.58 is: 451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 494.52 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/494.52 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 494.52 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 149,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,137.34/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.36

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