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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.36, 492.14 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.36, 492.14 and 295.72 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.36 : 492.14 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.36/492.14 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.36x = 492.14 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.36x = 145,535.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,535.64/328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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