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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 489.24 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 489.24 and 310.50 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 489.24 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/489.24 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 489.24 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 151,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,909.02/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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