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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.88, 497.88 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.88, 497.88 and 318 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.88 : 497.88 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.88/497.88 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.88x = 497.88 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.88x = 158,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,325.84/332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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