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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 457.98 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 457.98 and 279.38 is: 385.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 457.98 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/457.98 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 457.98 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 127,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,950.45/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.14

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