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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.47, 494.67 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.47, 494.67 and 295.02 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.47 : 494.67 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.47/494.67 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.47x = 494.67 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.47x = 145,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,937.54/331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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