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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 497.93 and 303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 497.93 and 303.40 is: 454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 497.93 = 303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/497.93 = 303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 497.93 × 303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 151,072.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,072.21/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.58

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