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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 457.92 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 457.92 and 303.12 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 457.92 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/457.92 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 457.92 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 138,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,804.71/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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