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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.24, 457.70 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.24, 457.70 and 254.28 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.24 : 457.70 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.24/457.70 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.24x = 457.70 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.24x = 116,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,383.96/331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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