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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 490.23 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 490.23 and 245.16 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 490.23 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/490.23 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 490.23 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 120,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,184.79/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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