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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 492.48 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 492.48 and 206.28 is: 309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 492.48 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/492.48 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 492.48 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 101,588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,588.77/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.42

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