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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.61, 497.46 and 185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.61, 497.46 and 185.21 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.61 : 497.46 = 185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.61/497.46 = 185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.61x = 497.46 × 185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.61x = 92,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,132.08/331.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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