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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.25, 459.68 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.25, 459.68 and 281.14 is: 387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.25 : 459.68 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.25/459.68 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.25x = 459.68 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.25x = 129,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,231.88/333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.80

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