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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 458.31 and 313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 458.31 and 313.49 is: 433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 458.31 = 313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/458.31 = 313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 458.31 × 313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 143,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,673.31/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.13

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