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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 458.35 and 315.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 458.35 and 315.59 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 458.35 = 315.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/458.35 = 315.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 458.35 × 315.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 144,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,647.60/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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