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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 465.40 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 465.40 and 332.20 is: 465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 465.40 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/465.40 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 465.40 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 154,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,605.88/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.40

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