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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 492.76 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 492.76 and 203.48 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 492.76 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/492.76 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 492.76 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 100,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,266.80/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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