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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.81, 498.06 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.81, 498.06 and 255.61 is: 383.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.81 : 498.06 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.81/498.06 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.81x = 498.06 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.81x = 127,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,305.68/331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.67

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