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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.16, 536.14 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.16, 536.14 and 331.16 is: 495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.16 : 536.14 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.16/536.14 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.16x = 536.14 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.16x = 177,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,548.12/358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.72

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