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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.50, 491.24 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.50, 491.24 and 308.48 is: 462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.50 : 491.24 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.50/491.24 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.50x = 491.24 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.50x = 151,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,533.72/327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.71

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