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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.09, 492.21 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.09, 492.21 and 242.44 is: 363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.09 : 492.21 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.09/492.21 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.09x = 492.21 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.09x = 119,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,331.39/328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.72

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