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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 495.39 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 495.39 and 324.15 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 495.39 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/495.39 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 495.39 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 160,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,580.67/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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