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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.78, 490.44 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.78, 490.44 and 245.36 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.78 : 490.44 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.78/490.44 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.78x = 490.44 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.78x = 120,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,334.36/326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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