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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.39, 456.90 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.39, 456.90 and 272.17 is: 375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.39 : 456.90 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.39/456.90 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.39x = 456.90 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.39x = 124,354.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,354.47/331.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.25

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