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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.35, 456.73 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.35, 456.73 and 261.29 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.35 : 456.73 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.35/456.73 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.35x = 456.73 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.35x = 119,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,338.98/331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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