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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 459.45 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 459.45 and 301.56 is: 416.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 459.45 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/459.45 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 459.45 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 138,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,551.74/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.56

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