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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.97, 497.23 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.97, 497.23 and 312.27 is: 469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.97 : 497.23 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.97/497.23 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.97x = 497.23 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.97x = 155,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,272.13/330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.14

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