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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.91, 495.62 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.91, 495.62 and 297.28 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.91 : 495.62 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.91/495.62 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.91x = 495.62 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.91x = 147,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,337.91/331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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