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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 491.47 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 491.47 and 236.14 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 491.47 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/491.47 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 491.47 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 116,055.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,055.73/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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