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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 491.34 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 491.34 and 239.64 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 491.34 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/491.34 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 491.34 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 117,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,744.72/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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