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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.15, 496.34 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.15, 496.34 and 266.56 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.15 : 496.34 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.15/496.34 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.15x = 496.34 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.15x = 132,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,304.39/331.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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