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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 490.24 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 490.24 and 322.12 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 490.24 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/490.24 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 490.24 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 157,916.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,916.11/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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