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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 492.18 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 492.18 and 279.44 is: 419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 492.18 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/492.18 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 492.18 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 137,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,532.32/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.05

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