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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 497.52 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 497.52 and 305.76 is: 458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 497.52 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/497.52 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 497.52 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 152,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,121.72/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.64

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