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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.59, 491.37 and 229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.59, 491.37 and 229.81 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.59 : 491.37 = 229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.59/491.37 = 229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.59x = 491.37 × 229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.59x = 112,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,921.74/327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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