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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.70, 496.08 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.70, 496.08 and 315.16 is: 472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.70 : 496.08 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.70/496.08 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.70x = 496.08 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.70x = 156,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,344.57/330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.77

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