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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 456.93 and 261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 456.93 and 261.21 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 456.93 = 261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/456.93 = 261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 456.93 × 261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 119,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,354.69/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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