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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.20, 488.04 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.20, 488.04 and 298.96 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.20 : 488.04 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.20/488.04 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.20x = 488.04 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.20x = 145,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,904.44/326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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