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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 490.68 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 490.68 and 211.34 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 490.68 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/490.68 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 490.68 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 103,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,700.31/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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