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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 450.67 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 450.67 and 297.24 is: 407.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 450.67 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/450.67 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 450.67 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 133,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,957.15/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.93

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