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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 496.31 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 496.31 and 114.39 is: 171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 496.31 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/496.31 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 496.31 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 56,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,772.90/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.62

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