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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.65, 496.06 and 322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.65, 496.06 and 322.81 is: 482.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.65 : 496.06 = 322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.65/496.06 = 322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.65x = 496.06 × 322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.65x = 160,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,131.08/331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.83

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