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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.10, 495.30 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.10, 495.30 and 298.70 is: 446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.10 : 495.30 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.10/495.30 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.10x = 495.30 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.10x = 147,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,946.11/331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.83

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