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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 457.86 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 457.86 and 279.88 is: 385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 457.86 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/457.86 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 457.86 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 128,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,145.86/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.52

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