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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 457.79 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 457.79 and 311.98 is: 430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 457.79 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/457.79 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 457.79 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 142,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,818.62/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.14

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