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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 457.38 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 457.38 and 300.06 is: 414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 457.38 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/457.38 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 457.38 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 137,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,241.44/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.49

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