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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 490.36 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 490.36 and 245.74 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 490.36 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/490.36 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 490.36 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 120,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,501.07/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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