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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 490.42 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 490.42 and 230.40 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 490.42 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/490.42 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 490.42 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 112,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,992.77/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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