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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.09, 456.38 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.09, 456.38 and 261.05 is: 359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.09 : 456.38 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.09/456.38 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.09x = 456.38 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.09x = 119,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,136.86/331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.83

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