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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.62, 496.74 and 316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.62, 496.74 and 316.59 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.62 : 496.74 = 316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.62/496.74 = 316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.62x = 496.74 × 316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.62x = 157,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,262.92/331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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