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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.66, 497.67 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.66, 497.67 and 297.58 is: 446.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.66 : 497.67 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.66/497.67 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.66x = 497.67 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.66x = 148,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,096.64/331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.53

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