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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.13, 455.82 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.13, 455.82 and 296.84 is: 408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.13 : 455.82 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.13/455.82 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.13x = 455.82 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.13x = 135,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,305.61/331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.62

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