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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.35, 496.10 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.35, 496.10 and 308.26 is: 460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.35 : 496.10 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.35/496.10 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.35x = 496.10 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.35x = 152,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,927.79/332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.14

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