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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.30, 482.28 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.30, 482.28 and 332.08 is: 457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.30 : 482.28 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.30/482.28 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.30x = 482.28 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.30x = 160,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,155.54/350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.20

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