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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.88, 457.90 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.88, 457.90 and 319.56 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.88 : 457.90 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.88/457.90 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.88x = 457.90 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.88x = 146,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,326.52/332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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