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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 457.82 and 293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 457.82 and 293.15 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 457.82 = 293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/457.82 = 293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 457.82 × 293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 134,210.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,210.71/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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