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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.70, 496.07 and 282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.70, 496.07 and 282.31 is: 423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.70 : 496.07 = 282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.70/496.07 = 282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.70x = 496.07 × 282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.70x = 140,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,045.52/330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.48

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