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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.31, 456.80 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.31, 456.80 and 272.23 is: 375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.31 : 456.80 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.31/456.80 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.31x = 456.80 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.31x = 124,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,352.16/331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.33

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