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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.14, 538.38 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.14, 538.38 and 331.38 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.14 : 538.38 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.14/538.38 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.14x = 538.38 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.14x = 178,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,408.36/358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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