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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 499.86 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 499.86 and 318.66 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 499.86 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/499.86 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 499.86 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 159,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,285.39/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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