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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 492.75 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 492.75 and 323.06 is: 483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 492.75 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/492.75 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 492.75 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 159,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,185.35/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.46

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