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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.73, 498.27 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.73, 498.27 and 280.46 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.73 : 498.27 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.73/498.27 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.73x = 498.27 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.73x = 139,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,745.52/331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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