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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 492.26 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 492.26 and 256.72 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 492.26 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/492.26 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 492.26 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 126,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,372.99/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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