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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 492.29 and 322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 492.29 and 322.41 is: 482.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 492.29 = 322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/492.29 = 322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 492.29 × 322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 158,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,717.61/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.69

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