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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 501.68 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 501.68 and 322.18 is: 482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 501.68 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/501.68 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 501.68 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 161,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,631.26/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.74

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