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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 456.98 and 295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 456.98 and 295.24 is: 405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 456.98 = 295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/456.98 = 295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 456.98 × 295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 134,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,918.78/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.26

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