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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 492.55 and 220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 492.55 and 220.30 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 492.55 = 220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/492.55 = 220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 492.55 × 220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 108,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,508.77/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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