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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.28, 457.16 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.28, 457.16 and 191.44 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.28 : 457.16 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.28/457.16 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.28x = 457.16 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.28x = 87,518.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,518.71/331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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