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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 455.92 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 455.92 and 278.88 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 455.92 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/455.92 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 455.92 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 127,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,146.97/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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