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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 456.98 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 456.98 and 187.41 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 456.98 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/456.98 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 456.98 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 85,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,642.62/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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