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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.48, 494.34 and 330.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.48, 494.34 and 330.23 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.48 : 494.34 = 330.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.48/494.34 = 330.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.48x = 494.34 × 330.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.48x = 163,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,243.01/358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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