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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 493.02 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 493.02 and 247.86 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 493.02 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/493.02 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 493.02 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 122,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,199.94/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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