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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.69, 496.14 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.69, 496.14 and 114.27 is: 171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.69 : 496.14 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.69/496.14 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.69x = 496.14 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.69x = 56,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693.92/330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.44

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