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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 490.93 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 490.93 and 241.16 is: 361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 490.93 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/490.93 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 490.93 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 118,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,389.62/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.34

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