Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 490.50 and 305.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 327.07, 490.50 and 305.50 is: 458.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327.07 : 490.50 = 305.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327.07/490.50 = 305.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327.07x = 490.50 × 305.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327.07x = 149,847.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,847.75/327.07 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458.15
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