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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 496.98 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 496.98 and 295.28 is: 442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 496.98 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/496.98 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 496.98 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 146,748.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,748.25/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.36

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