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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.58, 457.80 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.58, 457.80 and 303.84 is: 419.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.58 : 457.80 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.58/457.80 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.58x = 457.80 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.58x = 139,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,097.95/331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.51

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