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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 494.97 and 321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 494.97 and 321.25 is: 481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 494.97 = 321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/494.97 = 321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 494.97 × 321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 159,009.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,009.11/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.09

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