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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.86, 490.71 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.86, 490.71 and 212.01 is: 317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.86 : 490.71 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.86/490.71 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.86x = 490.71 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.86x = 104,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,035.43/327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.32

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