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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 493.11 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 493.11 and 269.82 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 493.11 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/493.11 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 493.11 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 133,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,050.94/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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