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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 495.23 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 495.23 and 291.42 is: 434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 495.23 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/495.23 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 495.23 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 144,318.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,318.47/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.80

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