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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 457.38 and 305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 457.38 and 305.51 is: 421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 457.38 = 305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/457.38 = 305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 457.38 × 305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 139,734.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,734.16/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.30

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