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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 456.75 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 456.75 and 251.10 is: 346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 456.75 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/456.75 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 456.75 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 114,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,689.93/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.47

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