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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 456.91 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 456.91 and 276.23 is: 381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 456.91 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/456.91 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 456.91 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 126,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,212.70/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.05

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