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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 490.80 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 490.80 and 254.30 is: 381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 490.80 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/490.80 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 490.80 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 124,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,810.44/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.45

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