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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 491.38 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 491.38 and 308.19 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 491.38 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/491.38 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 491.38 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 151,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,437.94/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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