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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.85, 491.75 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.85, 491.75 and 230.06 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.85 : 491.75 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.85/491.75 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.85x = 491.75 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.85x = 113,134.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,134.24/327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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