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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 492.72 and 246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 492.72 and 246.96 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 492.72 = 246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/492.72 = 246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 492.72 × 246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 121,682.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,682.13/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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