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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 490.32 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 490.32 and 240.48 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 490.32 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/490.32 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 490.32 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 117,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,912.15/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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