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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 496.50 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 496.50 and 266.56 is: 399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 496.50 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/496.50 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 496.50 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 132,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,347.04/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.70

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