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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 456.93 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 456.93 and 269.22 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 456.93 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/456.93 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 456.93 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 123,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,014.69/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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