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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.32, 455.70 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.32, 455.70 and 265.68 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.32 : 455.70 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.32/455.70 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.32x = 455.70 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.32x = 121,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,070.38/331.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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