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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.45, 457.30 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.45, 457.30 and 261.52 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.45 : 457.30 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.45/457.30 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.45x = 457.30 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.45x = 119,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,593.10/331.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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