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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 493.25 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 493.25 and 247.65 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 493.25 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/493.25 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 493.25 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 122,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,153.36/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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