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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 490.61 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 490.61 and 234.77 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 490.61 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/490.61 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 490.61 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 115,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,178.64/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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