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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 491.87 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 491.87 and 250.88 is: 375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 491.87 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/491.87 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 491.87 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 123,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,398.51/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.98

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