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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 498.96 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 498.96 and 324.96 is: 486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 498.96 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/498.96 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 498.96 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 162,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,142.04/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.74

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