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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.61, 490.35 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.61, 490.35 and 240.92 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.61 : 490.35 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.61/490.35 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.61x = 490.35 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.61x = 118,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,138.17/327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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