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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.80, 492.96 and 280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.80, 492.96 and 280.12 is: 419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.80 : 492.96 = 280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.80/492.96 = 280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.80x = 492.96 × 280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.80x = 138,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,087.96/328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.98

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