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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.43, 495.71 and 186.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.43, 495.71 and 186.31 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.43 : 495.71 = 186.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.43/495.71 = 186.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.43x = 495.71 × 186.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.43x = 92,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,355.73/330.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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