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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 491.64 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 491.64 and 322.32 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 491.64 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/491.64 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 491.64 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 158,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,465.40/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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