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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.08, 489.54 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.08, 489.54 and 232.80 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.08 : 489.54 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.08/489.54 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.08x = 489.54 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.08x = 113,964.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,964.91/327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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