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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.39, 492.24 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.39, 492.24 and 246.98 is: 370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.39 : 492.24 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.39/492.24 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.39x = 492.24 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.39x = 121,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,573.44/328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.21

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