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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.32, 491.08 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.32, 491.08 and 190.34 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.32 : 491.08 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.32/491.08 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.32x = 491.08 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.32x = 93,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,472.17/327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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