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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.41, 457.27 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.41, 457.27 and 258.28 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.41 : 457.27 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.41/457.27 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.41x = 457.27 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.41x = 118,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,103.70/331.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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