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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.45, 495.76 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.45, 495.76 and 154.74 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.45 : 495.76 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.45/495.76 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.45x = 495.76 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.45x = 76,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,711.92/330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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