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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.89, 496.79 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.89, 496.79 and 297.11 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.89 : 496.79 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.89/496.79 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.89x = 496.79 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.89x = 147,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,597.31/331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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