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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.46, 514.62 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.46, 514.62 and 330.14 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.46 : 514.62 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.46/514.62 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.46x = 514.62 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.46x = 169,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,896.65/343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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