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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 495.12 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 495.12 and 331.44 is: 458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 495.12 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/495.12 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 495.12 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 164,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,102.57/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.13

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