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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 490.91 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 490.91 and 296.28 is: 443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 490.91 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/490.91 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 490.91 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 145,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,445.33/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.12

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