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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 492.48 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 492.48 and 266.90 is: 399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 492.48 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/492.48 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 492.48 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 131,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,440.45/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.69

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