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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 498.06 and 310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 498.06 and 310.71 is: 465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 498.06 = 310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/498.06 = 310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 498.06 × 310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 154,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,752.22/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.85

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