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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 482.58 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 482.58 and 331.02 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 482.58 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/482.58 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 482.58 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 159,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,743.63/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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