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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 458.73 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 458.73 and 321.03 is: 442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 458.73 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/458.73 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 458.73 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 147,266.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,266.09/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.36

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