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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 489.71 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 489.71 and 211.23 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 489.71 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/489.71 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 489.71 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 103,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,440.39/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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