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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.88, 492.36 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.88, 492.36 and 246.43 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.88 : 492.36 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.88/492.36 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.88x = 492.36 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.88x = 121,332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,332.27/327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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