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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.39, 501.08 and 310.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.39, 501.08 and 310.09 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.39 : 501.08 = 310.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.39/501.08 = 310.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.39x = 501.08 × 310.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.39x = 155,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,380.17/332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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