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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 498.93 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 498.93 and 303.88 is: 456.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 498.93 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/498.93 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 498.93 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 151,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,614.85/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.89

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