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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 456.84 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 456.84 and 253.26 is: 349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 456.84 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/456.84 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 456.84 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 115,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,699.30/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.52

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