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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 498.36 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 498.36 and 323.68 is: 484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 498.36 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/498.36 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 498.36 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 161,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,309.16/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.70

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