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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 490.14 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 490.14 and 211.17 is: 316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 490.14 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/490.14 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 490.14 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 103,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,502.86/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.52

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