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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.95, 491.36 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.95, 491.36 and 230.26 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.95 : 491.36 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.95/491.36 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.95x = 491.36 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.95x = 113,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,140.94/327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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