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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 491.40 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 491.40 and 245.80 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 491.40 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/491.40 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 491.40 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 120,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,786.12/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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