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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.43, 495.72 and 309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.43, 495.72 and 309.35 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.43 : 495.72 = 309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.43/495.72 = 309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.43x = 495.72 × 309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.43x = 153,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,347.34/332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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