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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 458.82 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 458.82 and 308.76 is: 426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 458.82 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/458.82 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 458.82 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 141,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,665.26/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.04

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