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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 492.12 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 492.12 and 247.14 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 492.12 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/492.12 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 492.12 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 121,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,622.54/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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