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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.83, 495.21 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.83, 495.21 and 295.38 is: 440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.83 : 495.21 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.83/495.21 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.83x = 495.21 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.83x = 146,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,276.24/331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.82

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