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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 457.58 and 282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 457.58 and 282.05 is: 389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 457.58 = 282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/457.58 = 282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 457.58 × 282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 129,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,058.15/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.12

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