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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.48, 458.22 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.48, 458.22 and 253.72 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.48 : 458.22 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.48/458.22 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.48x = 458.22 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.48x = 116,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,259.58/331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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