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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 498.26 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 498.26 and 302.18 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 498.26 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/498.26 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 498.26 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 150,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,564.21/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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