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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 492.59 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 492.59 and 312.21 is: 467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 492.59 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/492.59 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 492.59 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 153,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,791.52/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.71

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