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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.18, 498.41 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.18, 498.41 and 305.27 is: 458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.18 : 498.41 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.18/498.41 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.18x = 498.41 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.18x = 152,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,149.34/332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.03

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