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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 457.70 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 457.70 and 293.80 is: 404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 457.70 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/457.70 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 457.70 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 134,472.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,472.26/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.79

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