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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.80, 495.96 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.80, 495.96 and 282.12 is: 422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.80 : 495.96 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.80/495.96 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.80x = 495.96 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.80x = 139,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,920.24/330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.98

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