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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.63, 495.99 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.63, 495.99 and 114.21 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.63 : 495.99 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.63/495.99 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.63x = 495.99 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.63x = 56,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,647.02/330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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