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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 459.78 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 459.78 and 316.64 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 459.78 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/459.78 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 459.78 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 145,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,584.74/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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