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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 490.47 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 490.47 and 231.10 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 490.47 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/490.47 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 490.47 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 113,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,347.62/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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