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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 492.63 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 492.63 and 222.96 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 492.63 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/492.63 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 492.63 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 109,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,836.78/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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