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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 490.35 and 312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 490.35 and 312.33 is: 467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 490.35 = 312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/490.35 = 312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 490.35 × 312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 153,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,151.02/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.84

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