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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.39, 491.67 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.39, 491.67 and 241.45 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.39 : 491.67 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.39/491.67 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.39x = 491.67 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.39x = 118,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,713.72/328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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