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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.72, 457.48 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.72, 457.48 and 261.68 is: 360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.72 : 457.48 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.72/457.48 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.72x = 457.48 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.72x = 119,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,713.37/331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.89

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