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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.94, 498.03 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.94, 498.03 and 318.14 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.94 : 498.03 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.94/498.03 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.94x = 498.03 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.94x = 158,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,443.26/331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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