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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.38, 494.57 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.38, 494.57 and 322.74 is: 481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.38 : 494.57 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.38/494.57 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.38x = 494.57 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.38x = 159,615.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,615.91/331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.67

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