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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.21, 496.64 and 269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.21, 496.64 and 269.35 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.21 : 496.64 = 269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.21/496.64 = 269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.21x = 496.64 × 269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.21x = 133,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,769.98/331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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