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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.19, 457.28 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.19, 457.28 and 268.92 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.19 : 457.28 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.19/457.28 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.19x = 457.28 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.19x = 122,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,971.74/331.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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