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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 456.93 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 456.93 and 269.52 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 456.93 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/456.93 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 456.93 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 123,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,151.77/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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