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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 492.36 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 492.36 and 318 is: 475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 492.36 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/492.36 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 492.36 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 156,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,570.48/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.15

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