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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.12, 495.62 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.12, 495.62 and 301.52 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.12 : 495.62 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.12/495.62 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.12x = 495.62 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.12x = 149,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,439.34/332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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