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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.90, 457.72 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.90, 457.72 and 285.26 is: 393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.90 : 457.72 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.90/457.72 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.90x = 457.72 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.90x = 130,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,566.21/331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.39

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