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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 492.80 and 281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 492.80 and 281.86 is: 424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 492.80 = 281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/492.80 = 281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 492.80 × 281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 138,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,900.61/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.81

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