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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 490.70 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 490.70 and 190.32 is: 285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 490.70 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/490.70 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 490.70 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 93,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,390.02/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.39

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