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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 500.24 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 500.24 and 325.49 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 500.24 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/500.24 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 500.24 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 162,821.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,821.43/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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