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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.45, 490.61 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.45, 490.61 and 210.33 is: 315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.45 : 490.61 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.45/490.61 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.45x = 490.61 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.45x = 103,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,186.50/327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.13

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