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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 453.36 and 294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 453.36 and 294.88 is: 407.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 453.36 = 294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/453.36 = 294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 453.36 × 294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 133,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,686.80/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.58

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