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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 456.66 and 257.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 456.66 and 257.45 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 456.66 = 257.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/456.66 = 257.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 456.66 × 257.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 117,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,564.83/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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