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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 492.96 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 492.96 and 316.96 is: 475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 492.96 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/492.96 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 492.96 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 156,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,248.60/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.67

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