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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 457.50 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 457.50 and 296.28 is: 409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 457.50 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/457.50 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 457.50 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 135,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,548.10/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.07

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