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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.53, 494.37 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.53, 494.37 and 321.68 is: 481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.53 : 494.37 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.53/494.37 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.53x = 494.37 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.53x = 159,030.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,030.18/330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.14

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