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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 496.46 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 496.46 and 114.46 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 496.46 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/496.46 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 496.46 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 56,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825.77/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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