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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.81, 457.68 and 257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.81, 457.68 and 257.31 is: 354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.81 : 457.68 = 257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.81/457.68 = 257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.81x = 457.68 × 257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.81x = 117,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,766.37/331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.92

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