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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.02, 492.27 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.02, 492.27 and 331.10 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.02 : 492.27 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.02/492.27 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.02x = 492.27 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.02x = 162,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,990.60/357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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