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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 496.80 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 496.80 and 296.80 is: 445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 496.80 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/496.80 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 496.80 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 147,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,450.24/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.31

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