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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 498.90 and 330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 498.90 and 330.56 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 498.90 = 330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/498.90 = 330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 498.90 × 330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 164,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,916.38/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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