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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 499.08 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 499.08 and 328.08 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 499.08 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/499.08 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 499.08 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 163,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,738.17/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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