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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.83, 494.96 and 297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.83, 494.96 and 297.23 is: 443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.83 : 494.96 = 297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.83/494.96 = 297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.83x = 494.96 × 297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.83x = 147,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,113.00/331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.34

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