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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.22, 492 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.22, 492 and 299.26 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.22 : 492 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.22/492 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.22x = 492 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.22x = 147,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,235.92/327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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