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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 455.61 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 455.61 and 294.24 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 455.61 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/455.61 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 455.61 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 134,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,058.69/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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