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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.18, 491.92 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.18, 491.92 and 250.98 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.18 : 491.92 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.18/491.92 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.18x = 491.92 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.18x = 123,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,462.08/328.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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