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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 491.94 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 491.94 and 297.36 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 491.94 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/491.94 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 491.94 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 146,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,283.28/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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