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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 491.19 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 491.19 and 212.02 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 491.19 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/491.19 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 491.19 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 104,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,142.10/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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