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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 491.45 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 491.45 and 241.54 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 491.45 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/491.45 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 491.45 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 118,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,704.83/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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