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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.21, 490.80 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.21, 490.80 and 132.16 is: 198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.21 : 490.80 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.21/490.80 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.21x = 490.80 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.21x = 64,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,864.13/327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.23

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