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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 491.74 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 491.74 and 230.65 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 491.74 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/491.74 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 491.74 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 113,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,418.03/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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