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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.30, 493.48 and 241.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.30, 493.48 and 241.95 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.30 : 493.48 = 241.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.30/493.48 = 241.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.30x = 493.48 × 241.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.30x = 119,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,397.49/329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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