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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 496.94 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 496.94 and 254.21 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 496.94 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/496.94 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 496.94 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 126,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,323.36/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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