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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 490.88 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 490.88 and 246.31 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 490.88 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/490.88 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 490.88 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 120,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,906.20/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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