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