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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.47, 495.82 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.47, 495.82 and 154.93 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.47 : 495.82 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.47/495.82 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.47x = 495.82 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.47x = 76,816.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,816.15/330.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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