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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 498.32 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 498.32 and 302.00 is: 452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 498.32 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/498.32 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 498.32 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 150,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,489.77/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.23

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