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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.23, 498.35 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.23, 498.35 and 322.20 is: 483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.23 : 498.35 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.23/498.35 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.23x = 498.35 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.23x = 160,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,568.37/332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.30

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