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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 493.46 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 493.46 and 283.12 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 493.46 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/493.46 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 493.46 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 139,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,708.40/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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