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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 457.22 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 457.22 and 282.38 is: 389.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 457.22 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/457.22 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 457.22 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 129,106.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,106.09/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.35

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