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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 498.30 and 291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 498.30 and 291.70 is: 437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 498.30 = 291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/498.30 = 291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 498.30 × 291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 145,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,354.11/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.55

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