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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.53, 457.95 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.53, 457.95 and 253.16 is: 349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.53 : 457.95 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.53/457.95 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.53x = 457.95 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.53x = 115,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,932.33/331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.69

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