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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 498.82 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 498.82 and 322.96 is: 485.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 498.82 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/498.82 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 498.82 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 161,098.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,098.91/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.12

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