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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.73, 498.36 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.73, 498.36 and 313.02 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.73 : 498.36 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.73/498.36 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.73x = 498.36 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.73x = 155,996.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,996.65/331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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