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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.19, 491.11 and 307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.19, 491.11 and 307.38 is: 461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.19 : 491.11 = 307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.19/491.11 = 307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.19x = 491.11 × 307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.19x = 150,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,957.39/327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.38

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