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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 493.09 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 493.09 and 297.68 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 493.09 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/493.09 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 493.09 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 146,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,779.82/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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