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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.05, 456.27 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.05, 456.27 and 315.66 is: 435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.05 : 456.27 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.05/456.27 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.05x = 456.27 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.05x = 144,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,026.19/331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.06

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