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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.37, 490.88 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.37, 490.88 and 211.87 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.37 : 490.88 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.37/490.88 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.37x = 490.88 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.37x = 104,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,000.38/327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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