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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.23, 497.14 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.23, 497.14 and 185.09 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.23 : 497.14 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.23/497.14 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.23x = 497.14 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.23x = 92,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,016.42/331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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