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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.87, 490.32 and 311.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.87, 490.32 and 311.11 is: 466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.87 : 490.32 = 311.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.87/490.32 = 311.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.87x = 490.32 × 311.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.87x = 152,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,542.23/326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.68

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