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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.48, 491.06 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.48, 491.06 and 231.48 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.48 : 491.06 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.48/491.06 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.48x = 491.06 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.48x = 113,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,670.57/327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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