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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.90, 457.50 and 261.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.90, 457.50 and 261.85 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.90 : 457.50 = 261.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.90/457.50 = 261.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.90x = 457.50 × 261.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.90x = 119,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,796.38/331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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