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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.16, 534.64 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.16, 534.64 and 330.16 is: 494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.16 : 534.64 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.16/534.64 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.16x = 534.64 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.16x = 176,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,516.74/357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.22

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