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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 490.08 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 490.08 and 297.68 is: 444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 490.08 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/490.08 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 490.08 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 145,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,885.68/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.16

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