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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 491.33 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 491.33 and 234.94 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 491.33 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/491.33 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 491.33 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 115,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,433.07/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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