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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.33, 492.18 and 252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.33, 492.18 and 252.19 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.33 : 492.18 = 252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.33/492.18 = 252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.33x = 492.18 × 252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.33x = 124,122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,122.87/328.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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