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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 492.96 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 492.96 and 268.20 is: 401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 492.96 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/492.96 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 492.96 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 132,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,211.87/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.92

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