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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 456.80 and 281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 456.80 and 281.81 is: 388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 456.80 = 281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/456.80 = 281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 456.80 × 281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 128,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,727.11/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.12

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