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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.27, 496.92 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.27, 496.92 and 329.22 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.27 : 496.92 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.27/496.92 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.27x = 496.92 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.27x = 163,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,596.00/333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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