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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 493.50 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 493.50 and 300.26 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 493.50 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/493.50 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 493.50 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 148,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,178.31/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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