Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 492.84 and 243
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 328.68, 492.84 and 243 is: 364.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328.68 : 492.84 = 243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328.68/492.84 = 243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328.68x = 492.84 × 243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328.68x = 119,760.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,760.12/328.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364.37
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