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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 496.35 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 496.35 and 186.63 is: 279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 496.35 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/496.35 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 496.35 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 92,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,633.80/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.68

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