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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 456.03 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 456.03 and 303.90 is: 418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 456.03 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/456.03 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 456.03 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 138,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,587.52/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.36

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