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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.83, 492.78 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.83, 492.78 and 242.52 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.83 : 492.78 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.83/492.78 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.83x = 492.78 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.83x = 119,509.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,509.01/328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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