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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.74, 491.11 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.74, 491.11 and 236.34 is: 354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.74 : 491.11 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.74/491.11 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.74x = 491.11 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.74x = 116,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,068.35/327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.15

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