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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 491.43 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 491.43 and 231.86 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 491.43 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/491.43 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 491.43 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 113,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,942.96/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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