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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 495.92 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 495.92 and 294.64 is: 441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 495.92 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/495.92 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 495.92 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 146,117.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,117.87/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.28

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