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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 457.65 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 457.65 and 253.02 is: 349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 457.65 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/457.65 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 457.65 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 115,796.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,796.32/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.21

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