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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.99, 491.16 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.99, 491.16 and 278.22 is: 417.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.99 : 491.16 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.99/491.16 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.99x = 491.16 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.99x = 136,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,650.54/326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.91

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