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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 843.33 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 843.33 and 331.35 is: 457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 843.33 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/843.33 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 843.33 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 279,434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,434.90/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.25

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