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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 496.05 and 323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 496.05 and 323.86 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 496.05 = 323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/496.05 = 323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 496.05 × 323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 160,650.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,650.75/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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