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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.23, 491.04 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.23, 491.04 and 246.23 is: 369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.23 : 491.04 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.23/491.04 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.23x = 491.04 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.23x = 120,908.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,908.78/327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.49

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