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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 496.80 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 496.80 and 291.60 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 496.80 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/496.80 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 496.80 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 144,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,866.88/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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