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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.80, 491.70 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.80, 491.70 and 282.20 is: 423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.80 : 491.70 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.80/491.70 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.80x = 491.70 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.80x = 138,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,757.74/327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.30

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