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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.47, 491.22 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.47, 491.22 and 190.46 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.47 : 491.22 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.47/491.22 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.47x = 491.22 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.47x = 93,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,558.99/327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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