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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 496.06 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 496.06 and 322.58 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 496.06 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/496.06 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 496.06 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 160,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,019.47/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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