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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.89, 490.92 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.89, 490.92 and 240.95 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.89 : 490.92 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.89/490.92 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.89x = 490.92 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.89x = 118,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,287.17/327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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