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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 458.40 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 458.40 and 296.93 is: 409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 458.40 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/458.40 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 458.40 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 136,112.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,112.71/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.95

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