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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 494.90 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 494.90 and 233.40 is: 349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 494.90 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/494.90 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 494.90 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 115,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,509.66/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.56

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