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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 460.22 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 460.22 and 281.48 is: 388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 460.22 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/460.22 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 460.22 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 129,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,539.02/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.01

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