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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.68, 496.02 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.68, 496.02 and 282.26 is: 423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.68 : 496.02 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.68/496.02 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.68x = 496.02 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.68x = 140,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,007.51/330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.39

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