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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.46, 492.48 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.46, 492.48 and 174.22 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.46 : 492.48 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.46/492.48 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.46x = 492.48 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.46x = 85,798.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,798.63/328.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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