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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 498 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 498 and 296.28 is: 444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 498 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/498 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 498 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 147,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,547.44/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.53

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