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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 458.98 and 309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 458.98 and 309.27 is: 426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 458.98 = 309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/458.98 = 309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 458.98 × 309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 141,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,951.43/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.63

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