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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 492.93 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 492.93 and 301.12 is: 452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 492.93 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/492.93 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 492.93 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 148,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,429.85/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.24

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