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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 489.98 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 489.98 and 331 is: 456.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 489.98 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/489.98 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 489.98 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 162,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,183.38/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.14

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