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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 493.24 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 493.24 and 220.29 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 493.24 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/493.24 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 493.24 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 108,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,656.52/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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