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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 490.83 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 490.83 and 235.82 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 490.83 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/490.83 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 490.83 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 115,747.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,747.53/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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