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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 490.88 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 490.88 and 211.94 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 490.88 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/490.88 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 490.88 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 104,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,036.05/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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