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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 461.51 and 323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 461.51 and 323.84 is: 449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 461.51 = 323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/461.51 = 323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 461.51 × 323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 149,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,455.40/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.19

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