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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.24, 456.72 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.24, 456.72 and 268.87 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.24 : 456.72 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.24/456.72 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.24x = 456.72 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.24x = 122,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,798.31/331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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