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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 494.82 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 494.82 and 299.52 is: 446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 494.82 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/494.82 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 494.82 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 148,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,208.49/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.28

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