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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 461.19 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 461.19 and 279.32 is: 385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 461.19 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/461.19 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 461.19 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 128,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,818.33/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.70

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