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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 490.41 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 490.41 and 231.18 is: 346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 490.41 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/490.41 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 490.41 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 113,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,372.98/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.01

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