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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 490.59 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 490.59 and 211.65 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 490.59 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/490.59 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 490.59 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 103,831.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,831.53/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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