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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.25, 498.02 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.25, 498.02 and 315.16 is: 472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.25 : 498.02 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.25/498.02 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.25x = 498.02 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.25x = 156,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,955.98/332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.40

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