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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 494.28 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 494.28 and 332.07 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 494.28 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/494.28 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 494.28 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 164,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,135.56/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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