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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.51, 457.33 and 272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.51, 457.33 and 272.38 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.51 : 457.33 = 272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.51/457.33 = 272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.51x = 457.33 × 272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.51x = 124,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,567.55/331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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