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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 496.25 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 496.25 and 322.44 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 496.25 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/496.25 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 496.25 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 160,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,010.85/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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