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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.41, 456.80 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.41, 456.80 and 257.64 is: 355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.41 : 456.80 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.41/456.80 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.41x = 456.80 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.41x = 117,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,689.95/331.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.12

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