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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 458.26 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 458.26 and 293.22 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 458.26 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/458.26 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 458.26 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 134,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,370.26/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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