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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.16, 491.30 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.16, 491.30 and 266.66 is: 399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.16 : 491.30 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.16/491.30 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.16x = 491.30 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.16x = 131,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,010.06/328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.23

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