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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.32, 549.42 and 332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.32, 549.42 and 332.23 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.32 : 549.42 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.32/549.42 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.32x = 549.42 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.32x = 182,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,533.81/398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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