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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 491.16 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 491.16 and 322.32 is: 483.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 491.16 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/491.16 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 491.16 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 158,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,310.69/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.95

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