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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 458.26 and 279.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 458.26 and 279.83 is: 385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 458.26 = 279.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/458.26 = 279.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 458.26 × 279.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 128,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,234.90/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.88

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