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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.88, 458.58 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.88, 458.58 and 280.32 is: 386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.88 : 458.58 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.88/458.58 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.88x = 458.58 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.88x = 128,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,549.15/332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.17

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