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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 459.36 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 459.36 and 308.48 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 459.36 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/459.36 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 459.36 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 141,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,703.37/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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