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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 452.07 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 452.07 and 331.01 is: 450.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 452.07 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/452.07 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 452.07 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 149,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,639.69/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.67

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