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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.64, 492.61 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.64, 492.61 and 247.23 is: 370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.64 : 492.61 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.64/492.61 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.64x = 492.61 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.64x = 121,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,787.97/328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.58

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