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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.63, 456.13 and 265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.63, 456.13 and 265.99 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.63 : 456.13 = 265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.63/456.13 = 265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.63x = 456.13 × 265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.63x = 121,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,327.49/331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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