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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.94, 498.01 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.94, 498.01 and 185.63 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.94 : 498.01 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.94/498.01 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.94x = 498.01 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.94x = 92,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,446.38/331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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