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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 456.59 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 456.59 and 304.97 is: 418.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 456.59 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/456.59 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 456.59 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 139,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,244.73/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.58

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