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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 456.47 and 281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 456.47 and 281.23 is: 388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 456.47 = 281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/456.47 = 281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 456.47 × 281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 128,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,370.78/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.04

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