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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 488.28 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 488.28 and 240.72 is: 360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 488.28 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/488.28 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 488.28 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 117,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,538.76/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.37

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