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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.91, 491.05 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.91, 491.05 and 236.18 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.91 : 491.05 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.91/491.05 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.91x = 491.05 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.91x = 115,976.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,976.19/327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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