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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.67, 491.82 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.67, 491.82 and 306.25 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.67 : 491.82 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.67/491.82 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.67x = 491.82 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.67x = 150,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,619.88/327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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