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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 492.24 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 492.24 and 251.13 is: 376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 492.24 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/492.24 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 492.24 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 123,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,616.23/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.34

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