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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.07, 456.66 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.07, 456.66 and 265.73 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.07 : 456.66 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.07/456.66 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.07x = 456.66 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.07x = 121,348.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,348.26/331.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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