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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 460.31 and 327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 460.31 and 327.58 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 460.31 = 327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/460.31 = 327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 460.31 × 327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 150,788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,788.35/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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