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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 458.40 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 458.40 and 315.64 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 458.40 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/458.40 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 458.40 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 144,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,689.38/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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