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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 495.02 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 495.02 and 308.56 is: 460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 495.02 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/495.02 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 495.02 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 152,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,743.37/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.29

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