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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 458.06 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 458.06 and 301.59 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 458.06 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/458.06 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 458.06 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 138,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,144.81/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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