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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.06, 491 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.06, 491 and 249.76 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.06 : 491 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.06/491 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.06x = 491 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.06x = 122,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,632.16/328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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