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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 493.49 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 493.49 and 295.25 is: 443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 493.49 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/493.49 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 493.49 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 145,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,700.46/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.05

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