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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 498.06 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 498.06 and 323.40 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 498.06 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/498.06 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 498.06 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 161,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,072.60/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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