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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 458.84 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 458.84 and 288.32 is: 397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 458.84 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/458.84 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 458.84 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 132,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,293.18/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.68

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