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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 491.04 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 491.04 and 230.24 is: 344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 491.04 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/491.04 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 491.04 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 113,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,057.05/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.73

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