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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 495.93 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 495.93 and 114.22 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 495.93 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/495.93 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 495.93 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 56,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,645.12/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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