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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 459.37 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 459.37 and 297.12 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 459.37 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/459.37 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 459.37 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 136,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,487.52/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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