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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 457.11 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 457.11 and 268.65 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 457.11 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/457.11 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 457.11 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 122,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,802.60/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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