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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 457.11 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 457.11 and 313.20 is: 431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 457.11 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/457.11 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 457.11 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 143,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,166.85/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.10

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