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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.75, 491.82 and 240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.75, 491.82 and 240.87 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 491.82 = 240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/491.82 = 240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 491.82 × 240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 118,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,462.22/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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