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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 498.19 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 498.19 and 254.37 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 498.19 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/498.19 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 498.19 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 126,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,724.59/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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