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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 459.27 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 459.27 and 302.94 is: 418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 459.27 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/459.27 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 459.27 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 139,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,131.25/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.43

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