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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 495.82 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 495.82 and 320.96 is: 482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 495.82 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/495.82 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 495.82 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 159,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,138.39/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.12

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