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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 492.99 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 492.99 and 241.86 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 492.99 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/492.99 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 492.99 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 119,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,234.56/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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