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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 460.15 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 460.15 and 281.34 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 460.15 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/460.15 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 460.15 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 129,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,457.90/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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