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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 490.88 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 490.88 and 190.24 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 490.88 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/490.88 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 490.88 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 93,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,385.01/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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