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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.52, 461.52 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.52, 461.52 and 284.32 is: 393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.52 : 461.52 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.52/461.52 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.52x = 461.52 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.52x = 131,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,219.37/333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.44

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