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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.87, 459.34 and 305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.87, 459.34 and 305.33 is: 421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.87 : 459.34 = 305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.87/459.34 = 305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.87x = 459.34 × 305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.87x = 140,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,247.22/332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.33

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