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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.25, 458.62 and 285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.25, 458.62 and 285.43 is: 394.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.25 : 458.62 = 285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.25/458.62 = 285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.25x = 458.62 × 285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.25x = 130,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,905.37/332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.00

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