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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 499.05 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 499.05 and 271.53 is: 408.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 499.05 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/499.05 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 499.05 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 135,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,507.05/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.22

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