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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 493.43 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 493.43 and 220.59 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 493.43 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/493.43 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 493.43 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 108,844.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,844.62/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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