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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 489.92 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 489.92 and 241.28 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 489.92 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/489.92 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 489.92 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 118,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,207.90/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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