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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.72, 457.67 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.72, 457.67 and 282.11 is: 389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.72 : 457.67 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.72/457.67 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.72x = 457.67 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.72x = 129,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,111.70/331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.22

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