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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.43, 494.55 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.43, 494.55 and 237.64 is: 355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.43 : 494.55 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.43/494.55 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.43x = 494.55 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.43x = 117,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,524.86/330.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.67

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