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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.44, 457.02 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.44, 457.02 and 282.12 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.44 : 457.02 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.44/457.02 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.44x = 457.02 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.44x = 128,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,934.48/331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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