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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 459.64 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 459.64 and 280.83 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 459.64 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/459.64 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 459.64 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 129,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,080.70/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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