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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 498.27 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 498.27 and 297.26 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 498.27 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/498.27 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 498.27 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 148,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,115.74/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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