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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.70, 497.24 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.70, 497.24 and 282.18 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.70 : 497.24 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.70/497.24 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.70x = 497.24 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.70x = 140,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,312.70/331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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