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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 489.96 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 489.96 and 281.16 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 489.96 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/489.96 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 489.96 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 137,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,757.15/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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