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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.86, 496.28 and 310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.86, 496.28 and 310.81 is: 466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.86 : 496.28 = 310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.86/496.28 = 310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.86x = 496.28 × 310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.86x = 154,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,248.90/330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.21

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