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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 489.90 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 489.90 and 245.75 is: 367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 489.90 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/489.90 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 489.90 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 120,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,392.93/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.95

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