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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 457.92 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 457.92 and 312.96 is: 431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 457.92 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/457.92 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 457.92 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 143,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,310.64/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.14

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