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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 490.14 and 211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 490.14 and 211.63 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 490.14 = 211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/490.14 = 211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 490.14 × 211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 103,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,728.33/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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