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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 457.32 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 457.32 and 279.24 is: 384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 457.32 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/457.32 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 457.32 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 127,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,702.04/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.74

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