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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 495.95 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 495.95 and 114.21 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 495.95 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/495.95 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 495.95 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 56,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,641.88/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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