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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 457.80 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 457.80 and 266.16 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 457.80 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/457.80 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 457.80 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 121,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,848.05/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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