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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.19, 490.81 and 96.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.19, 490.81 and 96.07 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.19 : 490.81 = 96.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.19/490.81 = 96.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.19x = 490.81 × 96.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.19x = 47,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,152.12/327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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