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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 492.15 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 492.15 and 298.94 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 492.15 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/492.15 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 492.15 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 147,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,123.32/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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