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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 491.49 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 491.49 and 235.94 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 491.49 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/491.49 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 491.49 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 115,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,959.69/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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