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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 490.75 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 490.75 and 211.85 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 490.75 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/490.75 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 490.75 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 103,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,965.39/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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