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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.38, 498.70 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.38, 498.70 and 323.56 is: 485.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.38 : 498.70 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.38/498.70 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.38x = 498.70 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.38x = 161,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,355.26/332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.46

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