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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.56, 495.84 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.56, 495.84 and 245.12 is: 367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.56 : 495.84 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.56/495.84 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.56x = 495.84 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.56x = 121,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,540.30/330.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.68

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