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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 495.25 and 294.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 495.25 and 294.82 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 495.25 = 294.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/495.25 = 294.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 495.25 × 294.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 146,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,009.61/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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