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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.70, 490.08 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.70, 490.08 and 311.16 is: 466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.70 : 490.08 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.70/490.08 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.70x = 490.08 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.70x = 152,493.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,493.29/326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.77

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