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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.40, 496.14 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.40, 496.14 and 270.44 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.40 : 496.14 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.40/496.14 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.40x = 496.14 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.40x = 134,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,176.10/331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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