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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.41, 488.81 and 249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.41, 488.81 and 249.95 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.41 : 488.81 = 249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.41/488.81 = 249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.41x = 488.81 × 249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.41x = 122,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,178.06/327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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