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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 458.06 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 458.06 and 295.47 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 458.06 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/458.06 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 458.06 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 135,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,341.51/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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