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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 458.06 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 458.06 and 253.38 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 458.06 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/458.06 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 458.06 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 116,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,061.12/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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