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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 493.77 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 493.77 and 294.22 is: 441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 493.77 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/493.77 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 493.77 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 145,277.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,277.01/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.60

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