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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.41, 490.91 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.41, 490.91 and 211.98 is: 317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.41 : 490.91 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.41/490.91 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.41x = 490.91 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.41x = 104,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,065.08/327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.84

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