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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.58, 497.46 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.58, 497.46 and 185.26 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.58 : 497.46 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.58/497.46 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.58x = 497.46 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.58x = 92,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,159.44/331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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