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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.25, 497.55 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.25, 497.55 and 263.31 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.25 : 497.55 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.25/497.55 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.25x = 497.55 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.25x = 131,009.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,009.89/332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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