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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 498 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 498 and 185.44 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 498 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/498 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 498 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 92,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,349.12/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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