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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.22, 490.83 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.22, 490.83 and 142.09 is: 213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.22 : 490.83 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.22/490.83 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.22x = 490.83 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.22x = 69,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,740.27/327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.13

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