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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 499.05 and 296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 499.05 and 296.30 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 499.05 = 296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/499.05 = 296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 499.05 × 296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 147,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,866.02/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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