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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 490.92 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 490.92 and 240.88 is: 360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 490.92 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/490.92 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 490.92 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 118,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,252.81/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.40

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