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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 498.78 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 498.78 and 318.64 is: 478.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 498.78 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/498.78 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 498.78 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 158,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,931.26/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.08

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