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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 489.51 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 489.51 and 248.76 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 489.51 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/489.51 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 489.51 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 121,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,770.51/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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