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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 492.96 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 492.96 and 331.60 is: 457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 492.96 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/492.96 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 492.96 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 163,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,465.54/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.22

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