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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 496.24 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 496.24 and 194.84 is: 291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 496.24 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/496.24 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 496.24 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 96,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,687.40/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.51

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