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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.30, 496.95 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.30, 496.95 and 328.90 is: 493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.30 : 496.95 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.30/496.95 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.30x = 496.95 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.30x = 163,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,446.86/331.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.35

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