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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 456.70 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 456.70 and 251.08 is: 346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 456.70 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/456.70 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 456.70 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 114,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,668.24/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.26

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