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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 490.74 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 490.74 and 235.76 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 490.74 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/490.74 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 490.74 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 115,696.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,696.86/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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