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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 496.44 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 496.44 and 135.99 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 496.44 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/496.44 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 496.44 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 67,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,510.88/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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