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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 492.27 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.68, 492.27 and 282.66 is: 423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.68 : 492.27 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.68/492.27 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.68x = 492.27 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.68x = 139,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,145.04/328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.35

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