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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.44, 497.17 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.44, 497.17 and 254.55 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.44 : 497.17 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.44/497.17 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.44x = 497.17 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.44x = 126,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,550.86/331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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