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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 499.38 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 499.38 and 320.94 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 499.38 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/499.38 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 499.38 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 160,271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,271.02/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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