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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.09, 457.03 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.09, 457.03 and 252.40 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.09 : 457.03 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.09/457.03 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.09x = 457.03 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.09x = 115,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,352.98/331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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