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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 495.68 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 495.68 and 295.80 is: 441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 495.68 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/495.68 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 495.68 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 146,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,622.14/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.42

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