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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.28, 491.16 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.28, 491.16 and 308.08 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.28 : 491.16 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.28/491.16 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.28x = 491.16 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.28x = 151,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,316.57/327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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