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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 491.84 and 241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.68, 491.84 and 241.81 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.68 : 491.84 = 241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.68/491.84 = 241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.68x = 491.84 × 241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.68x = 118,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,930.30/328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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