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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 456.56 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 456.56 and 257.34 is: 354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 456.56 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/456.56 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 456.56 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 117,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,489.86/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.80

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