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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 491.86 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 491.86 and 246.92 is: 369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 491.86 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/491.86 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 491.86 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 121,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,450.07/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.55

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