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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.07, 496.85 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.07, 496.85 and 283.20 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.07 : 496.85 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.07/496.85 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.07x = 496.85 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.07x = 140,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,706.50/332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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