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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.82, 458.98 and 295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.82, 458.98 and 295.49 is: 407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.82 : 458.98 = 295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.82/458.98 = 295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.82x = 458.98 × 295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.82x = 135,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,624.41/332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.50

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