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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.10, 456.96 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.10, 456.96 and 316.52 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.10 : 456.96 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.10/456.96 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.10x = 456.96 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.10x = 144,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,636.98/331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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