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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.82, 495.54 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.82, 495.54 and 331.20 is: 493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.82 : 495.54 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.82/495.54 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.82x = 495.54 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.82x = 164,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,122.85/332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.13

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