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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 492.86 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 492.86 and 220.04 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 492.86 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/492.86 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 492.86 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 108,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,450.70/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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