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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.54, 496.36 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.54, 496.36 and 316.50 is: 475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.54 : 496.36 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.54/496.36 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.54x = 496.36 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.54x = 157,097.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,097.94/330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.28

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