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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 492.27 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 492.27 and 293.22 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 492.27 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/492.27 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 492.27 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 144,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,342.31/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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