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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.71, 458.96 and 309.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.71, 458.96 and 309.25 is: 426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.71 : 458.96 = 309.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.71/458.96 = 309.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.71x = 458.96 × 309.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.71x = 141,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,933.38/332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.60

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