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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 491.31 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 491.31 and 231.51 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 491.31 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/491.31 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 491.31 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 113,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,743.18/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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