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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 497.68 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 497.68 and 322.52 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 497.68 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/497.68 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 497.68 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 160,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,511.75/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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