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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 498.23 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 498.23 and 293.96 is: 440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 498.23 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/498.23 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 498.23 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 146,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,455.73/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.96

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