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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.79, 495.59 and 311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.79, 495.59 and 311.27 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.79 : 495.59 = 311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.79/495.59 = 311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.79x = 495.59 × 311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.79x = 154,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,262.30/330.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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