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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 497 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 497 and 295.98 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 497 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/497 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 497 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 147,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,102.06/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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