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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 498.20 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 498.20 and 309.33 is: 463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 498.20 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/498.20 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 498.20 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 154,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,106.66/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.16

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