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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.82, 499.44 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.82, 499.44 and 255.48 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.82 : 499.44 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.82/499.44 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.82x = 499.44 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.82x = 127,596.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,596.93/332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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