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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 491.85 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 491.85 and 241.92 is: 362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 491.85 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/491.85 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 491.85 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 118,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,988.35/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.10

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