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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.93, 491.41 and 212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.93, 491.41 and 212.30 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.93 : 491.41 = 212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.93/491.41 = 212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.93x = 491.41 × 212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.93x = 104,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,326.34/327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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