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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 458.15 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 458.15 and 288.45 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 458.15 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/458.15 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 458.15 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 132,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,151.93/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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