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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 456.88 and 295.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 456.88 and 295.18 is: 405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 456.88 = 295.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/456.88 = 295.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 456.88 × 295.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 134,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,860.51/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.18

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