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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 507.30 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 507.30 and 330.10 is: 495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 507.30 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/507.30 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 507.30 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 167,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,459.73/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.15

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