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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 499.32 and 311.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 499.32 and 311.38 is: 466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 499.32 = 311.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/499.32 = 311.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 499.32 × 311.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 155,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,478.26/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.99

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