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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 451.62 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 451.62 and 331.80 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 451.62 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/451.62 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 451.62 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 149,847.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,847.52/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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