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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.34, 497.61 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.34, 497.61 and 317.16 is: 476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.34 : 497.61 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.34/497.61 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.34x = 497.61 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.34x = 157,821.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,821.99/331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.32

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