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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 486.90 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 486.90 and 328.14 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 486.90 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/486.90 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 486.90 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 159,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,771.37/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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