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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.80, 495.90 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.80, 495.90 and 114.26 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.80 : 495.90 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.80/495.90 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.80x = 495.90 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.80x = 56,661.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,661.53/330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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