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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 633.92 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 633.92 and 331.20 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 633.92 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/633.92 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 633.92 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 209,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,952.65/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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