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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.48, 499.14 and 329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.48, 499.14 and 329.03 is: 493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.48 : 499.14 = 329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.48/499.14 = 329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.48x = 499.14 × 329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.48x = 164,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,229.54/332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.96

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