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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.67, 491.87 and 299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.67, 491.87 and 299.14 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.67 : 491.87 = 299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.67/491.87 = 299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.67x = 491.87 × 299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.67x = 147,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,140.28/328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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