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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 488.43 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 488.43 and 281.30 is: 419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 488.43 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/488.43 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 488.43 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 137,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,393.95/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.99

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