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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.34, 498.02 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.34, 498.02 and 326.07 is: 490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.34 : 498.02 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.34/498.02 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.34x = 498.02 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.34x = 162,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,387.75/331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.10

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