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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 490.60 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 490.60 and 211.98 is: 317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 490.60 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/490.60 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 490.60 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 103,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,997.39/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.35

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