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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 495.78 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 495.78 and 313.36 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 495.78 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/495.78 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 495.78 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 155,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,357.62/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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