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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.24 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.24 and 235.85 is: 353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.24 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.24 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.24 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 115,857.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,857.09/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.85

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