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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.42, 490.33 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.42, 490.33 and 283.22 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.42 : 490.33 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.42/490.33 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.42x = 490.33 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.42x = 138,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,871.26/326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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