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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 498.85 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 498.85 and 321.16 is: 482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 498.85 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/498.85 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 498.85 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 160,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,210.78/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.43

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