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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 458.73 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 458.73 and 279.90 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 458.73 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/458.73 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 458.73 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 128,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,398.53/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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