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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.31, 500.52 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.31, 500.52 and 320.23 is: 480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.31 : 500.52 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.31/500.52 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.31x = 500.52 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.31x = 160,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,281.52/333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.88

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