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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 492.30 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 492.30 and 311.22 is: 467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 492.30 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/492.30 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 492.30 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 153,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,213.61/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.60

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