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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.12, 457.30 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.12, 457.30 and 279.88 is: 385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.12 : 457.30 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.12/457.30 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.12x = 457.30 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.12x = 127,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,989.12/332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.37

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