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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.22, 491.46 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.22, 491.46 and 312.80 is: 469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.22 : 491.46 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.22/491.46 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.22x = 491.46 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.22x = 153,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,728.69/327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.80

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