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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 496.28 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 496.28 and 305.48 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 496.28 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/496.28 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 496.28 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 151,603.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,603.61/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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