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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 457.86 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 457.86 and 272.86 is: 376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 457.86 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/457.86 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 457.86 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 124,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,931.68/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.21

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