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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 499.50 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 499.50 and 311.04 is: 467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 499.50 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/499.50 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 499.50 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 155,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,364.48/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.06

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