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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.00, 490.14 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.00, 490.14 and 162.24 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.00 : 490.14 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.00/490.14 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.00x = 490.14 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.00x = 79,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,519.08/327.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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