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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.69, 491.31 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.69, 491.31 and 212.09 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.69 : 491.31 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.69/491.31 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.69x = 491.31 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.69x = 104,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,199.48/327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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