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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 455.93 and 287.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 455.93 and 287.51 is: 395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 455.93 = 287.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/455.93 = 287.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 455.93 × 287.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 131,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,084.14/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.83

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