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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 494.40 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 494.40 and 325.82 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 494.40 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/494.40 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 494.40 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 161,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,083.78/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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