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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 457.46 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 457.46 and 261.58 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 457.46 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/457.46 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 457.46 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 119,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,663.25/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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