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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 492.25 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 492.25 and 241.37 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 492.25 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/492.25 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 492.25 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 118,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,814.38/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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