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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 492 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 492 and 246.16 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 492 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/492 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 492 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 121,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,110.72/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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