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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.50, 492.84 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.50, 492.84 and 313.20 is: 469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.50 : 492.84 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.50/492.84 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.50x = 492.84 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.50x = 154,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,357.49/328.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.89

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