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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 494.82 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 494.82 and 233.22 is: 349.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 494.82 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/494.82 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 494.82 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 115,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,401.92/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.26

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