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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 498.86 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 498.86 and 296.54 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 498.86 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/498.86 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 498.86 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 147,931.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,931.94/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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