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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 499.98 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 499.98 and 323.52 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 499.98 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/499.98 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 499.98 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 161,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,753.53/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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