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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.10, 496.58 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.10, 496.58 and 194.34 is: 291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.10 : 496.58 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.10/496.58 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.10x = 496.58 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.10x = 96,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,504.39/331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.47

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