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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 491.88 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 491.88 and 240.57 is: 360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 491.88 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/491.88 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 491.88 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 118,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,331.57/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.10

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