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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.11, 489.98 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.11, 489.98 and 312.08 is: 467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.11 : 489.98 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.11/489.98 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.11x = 489.98 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.11x = 152,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,911.29/327.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.47

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