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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 498.88 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 498.88 and 305.84 is: 458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 498.88 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/498.88 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 498.88 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 152,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,577.46/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.80

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