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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.01, 456.58 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.01, 456.58 and 260.96 is: 359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.01 : 456.58 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.01/456.58 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.01x = 456.58 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.01x = 119,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,149.12/331.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.96

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