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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.89, 456.96 and 281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.89, 456.96 and 281.99 is: 388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.89 : 456.96 = 281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.89/456.96 = 281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.89x = 456.96 × 281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.89x = 128,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,858.15/331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.26

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