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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.83, 496.62 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.83, 496.62 and 284.31 is: 425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.83 : 496.62 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.83/496.62 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.83x = 496.62 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.83x = 141,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,194.03/331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.50

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