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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 458.82 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 458.82 and 297.40 is: 410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 458.82 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/458.82 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 458.82 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 136,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,453.07/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.61

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