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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.07, 493.13 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.07, 493.13 and 303.46 is: 456.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.07 : 493.13 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.07/493.13 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.07x = 493.13 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.07x = 149,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,645.23/328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.14

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