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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 458.26 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 458.26 and 289.16 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 458.26 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/458.26 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 458.26 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 132,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,510.46/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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