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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 492.16 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 492.16 and 264 is: 396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 492.16 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/492.16 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 492.16 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 129,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,930.24/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.13

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