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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.12, 497.15 and 282.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.12, 497.15 and 282.91 is: 423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.12 : 497.15 = 282.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.12/497.15 = 282.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.12x = 497.15 × 282.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.12x = 140,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,646.05/332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.49

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