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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 491.46 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 491.46 and 282.16 is: 422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 491.46 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/491.46 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 491.46 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 138,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,670.35/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.47

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