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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 457.04 and 278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 457.04 and 278.58 is: 384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 457.04 = 278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/457.04 = 278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 457.04 × 278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 127,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,322.20/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.40

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