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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.20, 491.10 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.20, 491.10 and 281.60 is: 422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.20 : 491.10 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.20/491.10 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.20x = 491.10 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.20x = 138,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,293.76/327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.66

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