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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 491.98 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 491.98 and 241.64 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 491.98 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/491.98 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 491.98 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 118,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,882.05/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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