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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 490.92 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 490.92 and 240.96 is: 360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 490.92 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/490.92 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 490.92 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 118,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,292.08/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.76

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