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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 459.30 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 459.30 and 283.32 is: 390.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 459.30 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/459.30 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 459.30 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 130,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,128.88/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.64

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