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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 457.77 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 457.77 and 315.93 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 457.77 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/457.77 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 457.77 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 144,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,623.28/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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