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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 500.88 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 500.88 and 317.76 is: 479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 500.88 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/500.88 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 500.88 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 159,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,159.63/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.17

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