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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 490.62 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 490.62 and 101.76 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 490.62 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/490.62 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 490.62 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 49,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,925.49/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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