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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.31, 490.19 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.31, 490.19 and 311.14 is: 465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.31 : 490.19 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.31/490.19 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.31x = 490.19 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.31x = 152,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,516.77/327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.97

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