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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 496.34 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 496.34 and 184.66 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 496.34 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/496.34 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 496.34 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 91,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,650.74/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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