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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 496.65 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 496.65 and 185.04 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 496.65 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/496.65 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 496.65 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 91,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,896.71/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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