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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.62, 457.12 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.62, 457.12 and 253.26 is: 349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.62 : 457.12 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.62/457.12 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.62x = 457.12 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.62x = 115,770.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,770.21/331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.11

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