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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.22, 491.23 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.22, 491.23 and 211.29 is: 317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.22 : 491.23 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.22/491.23 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.22x = 491.23 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.22x = 103,790.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,790.41/327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.19

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