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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 457.14 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 457.14 and 261.06 is: 360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 457.14 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/457.14 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 457.14 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 119,340.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,340.97/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.42

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