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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.22, 490.66 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.22, 490.66 and 239.74 is: 359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.22 : 490.66 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.22/490.66 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.22x = 490.66 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.22x = 117,630.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,630.83/327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.49

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