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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 495.74 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 495.74 and 198.95 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 495.74 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/495.74 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 495.74 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 98,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,625.49/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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