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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 498.96 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 498.96 and 326.88 is: 490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 498.96 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/498.96 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 498.96 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 163,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,100.04/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.79

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