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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.58, 457.44 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.58, 457.44 and 191.68 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.58 : 457.44 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.58/457.44 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.58x = 457.44 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.58x = 87,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,682.10/331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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