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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.99, 492.41 and 242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.99, 492.41 and 242.30 is: 362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.99 : 492.41 = 242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.99/492.41 = 242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.99x = 492.41 × 242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.99x = 119,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,310.94/328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.66

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