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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.88, 457.58 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.88, 457.58 and 272.66 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.88 : 457.58 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.88/457.58 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.88x = 457.58 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.88x = 124,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,763.76/331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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