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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.25, 491.88 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.25, 491.88 and 281.72 is: 422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.25 : 491.88 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.25/491.88 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.25x = 491.88 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.25x = 138,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,572.43/328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.16

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