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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 494.91 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 494.91 and 325.62 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 494.91 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/494.91 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 494.91 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 161,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,152.59/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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