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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.55, 496.98 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.55, 496.98 and 294.81 is: 441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.55 : 496.98 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.55/496.98 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.55x = 496.98 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.55x = 146,514.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,514.67/331.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.91

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