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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.39, 496.91 and 254.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.39, 496.91 and 254.17 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.39 : 496.91 = 254.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.39/496.91 = 254.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.39x = 496.91 × 254.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.39x = 126,297.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,297.13/331.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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