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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 498.17 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 498.17 and 322.07 is: 481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 498.17 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/498.17 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 498.17 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 160,441.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,441.51/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.81

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