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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 490.80 and 231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 490.80 and 231.60 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 490.80 = 231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/490.80 = 231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 490.80 × 231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 113,669.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,669.28/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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