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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.89, 491.48 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.89, 491.48 and 246.48 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.89 : 491.48 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.89/491.48 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.89x = 491.48 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.89x = 121,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,139.99/327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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