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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 492.35 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 492.35 and 294.13 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 492.35 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/492.35 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 492.35 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 144,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,816.53/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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