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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 459.07 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 459.07 and 317.18 is: 438.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 459.07 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/459.07 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 459.07 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 145,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,608.18/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.54

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