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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 496.35 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 496.35 and 319.06 is: 477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 496.35 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/496.35 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 496.35 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 158,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,365.43/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.67

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