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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.22 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.22 and 318.75 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.22 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.22 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.22 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 156,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,576.38/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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