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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.81, 491.27 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.81, 491.27 and 231.42 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.81 : 491.27 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.81/491.27 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.81x = 491.27 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.81x = 113,688.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,688.55/327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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