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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 458.96 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 458.96 and 262.86 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 458.96 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/458.96 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 458.96 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 120,642.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,642.23/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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