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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 491.56 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 491.56 and 220.48 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 491.56 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/491.56 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 491.56 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 108,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,379.15/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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