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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.10, 499.23 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.10, 499.23 and 330.48 is: 496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.10 : 499.23 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.10/499.23 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.10x = 499.23 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.10x = 164,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,985.53/332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.79

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