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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.28, 456.82 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.28, 456.82 and 261.22 is: 360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.28 : 456.82 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.28/456.82 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.28x = 456.82 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.28x = 119,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,330.52/331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.21

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