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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 491.06 and 306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 491.06 and 306.67 is: 460.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 491.06 = 306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/491.06 = 306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 491.06 × 306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 150,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,590.61/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.25

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