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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.56, 491.36 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.56, 491.36 and 242.12 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.56 : 491.36 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.56/491.36 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.56x = 491.36 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.56x = 118,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,968.08/327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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