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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 458.19 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 458.19 and 262.35 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 458.19 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/458.19 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 458.19 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 120,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,206.15/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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