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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.86, 457.74 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.86, 457.74 and 304.32 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.86 : 457.74 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.86/457.74 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.86x = 457.74 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.86x = 139,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,299.44/331.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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