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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 495.84 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 495.84 and 289.08 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 495.84 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/495.84 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 495.84 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 143,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,337.43/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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