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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 491.02 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 491.02 and 210.32 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 491.02 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/491.02 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 491.02 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 103,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,269.50/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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