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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.79, 492.63 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.79, 492.63 and 220.25 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.79 : 492.63 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.79/492.63 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.79x = 492.63 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.79x = 108,499.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,499.29/328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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