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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 498 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 498 and 310.50 is: 465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 498 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/498 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 498 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 154,629
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,629/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.64

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