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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 491.86 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 491.86 and 246.74 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 491.86 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/491.86 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 491.86 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 121,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,361.54/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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