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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 492.17 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 492.17 and 251.45 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 492.17 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/492.17 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 492.17 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 123,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,756.15/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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