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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.31, 457.23 and 191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.31, 457.23 and 191.47 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.31 : 457.23 = 191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.31/457.23 = 191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.31x = 457.23 × 191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.31x = 87,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,547.45/331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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