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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 456.85 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 456.85 and 265.56 is: 366.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 456.85 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/456.85 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 456.85 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 121,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,321.09/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.44

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