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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 499.07 and 312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 499.07 and 312.38 is: 468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 499.07 = 312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/499.07 = 312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 499.07 × 312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 155,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,899.49/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.80

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