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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 498.60 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 498.60 and 294.40 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 498.60 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/498.60 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 498.60 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 146,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,787.84/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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