Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 458.88 and 326.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333.24, 458.88 and 326.04 is: 448.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333.24 : 458.88 = 326.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333.24/458.88 = 326.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333.24x = 458.88 × 326.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333.24x = 149,613.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,613.24/333.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448.97
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