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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.55, 456.99 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.55, 456.99 and 294.65 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.55 : 456.99 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.55/456.99 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.55x = 456.99 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.55x = 134,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,652.10/331.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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