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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 490.65 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 490.65 and 211.74 is: 317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 490.65 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/490.65 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 490.65 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 103,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,890.23/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.54

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