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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.11, 458.09 and 304.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.11, 458.09 and 304.57 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.11 : 458.09 = 304.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.11/458.09 = 304.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.11x = 458.09 × 304.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.11x = 139,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,518.95/332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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