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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 492.30 and 318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 492.30 and 318.33 is: 475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 492.30 = 318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/492.30 = 318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 492.30 × 318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 156,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,713.86/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.24

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