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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.69, 490.65 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.69, 490.65 and 230.31 is: 344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.69 : 490.65 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.69/490.65 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.69x = 490.65 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.69x = 113,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,001.60/327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.84

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