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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.76, 496.12 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.76, 496.12 and 114.34 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.76 : 496.12 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.76/496.12 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.76x = 496.12 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.76x = 56,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,726.36/330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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