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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.45, 458.28 and 279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.45, 458.28 and 279.80 is: 385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.45 : 458.28 = 279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.45/458.28 = 279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.45x = 458.28 × 279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.45x = 128,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,224.45/332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.70

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