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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.60, 457.56 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.60, 457.56 and 253.84 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.60 : 457.56 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.60/457.56 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.60x = 457.56 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.60x = 116,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,147.03/331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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