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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 456.57 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 456.57 and 256.50 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 456.57 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/456.57 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 456.57 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 117,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,110.21/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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