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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.43, 500.12 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.43, 500.12 and 319.37 is: 481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.43 : 500.12 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.43/500.12 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.43x = 500.12 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.43x = 159,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,720.42/331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.92

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