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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 490.79 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 490.79 and 254.24 is: 380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 490.79 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/490.79 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 490.79 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 124,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,778.88/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.19

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