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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 496.08 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 496.08 and 315.12 is: 472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 496.08 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/496.08 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 496.08 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 156,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,324.73/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.82

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