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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 457.42 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 457.42 and 285.24 is: 393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 457.42 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/457.42 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 457.42 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 130,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,474.25/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.34

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