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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.35, 458.31 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.35, 458.31 and 282.50 is: 389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.35 : 458.31 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.35/458.31 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.35x = 458.31 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.35x = 129,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,472.58/332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.57

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