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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.89, 466.55 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.89, 466.55 and 332.51 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.89 : 466.55 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.89/466.55 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.89x = 466.55 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.89x = 155,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,130.88/337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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