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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 494.82 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 494.82 and 321.96 is: 483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 494.82 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/494.82 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 494.82 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 159,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,312.25/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.47

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