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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.61, 489.75 and 331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.61, 489.75 and 331.23 is: 454.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.61 : 489.75 = 331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.61/489.75 = 331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.61x = 489.75 × 331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.61x = 162,219.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,219.89/356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.89

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