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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 495.42 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 495.42 and 184.31 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 495.42 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/495.42 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 495.42 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 91,310.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,310.01/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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