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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.22, 490.91 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.22, 490.91 and 162.70 is: 244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.22 : 490.91 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.22/490.91 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.22x = 490.91 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.22x = 79,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,869.02/327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.09

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