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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 458.88 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 458.88 and 302.80 is: 418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 458.88 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/458.88 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 458.88 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 138,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,948.86/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.42

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